March 21, 2026
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Putin affirms Russia's solidarity with Iran during a Nowruz greeting while denouncing military strikes by the U.S. and Israel.

MOSCOW, March 21 — On Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed his Persian New Year greetings to Iran’s leadership and citizens, pledging Moscow’s solidarity as the nation navigates the ongoing Middle East conflict.‍

March 21, 2026
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Thousands gather for Eid al-Fitr prayers in Iran amid ongoing Middle East conflict

TEHRAN, March 21 — Thousands of Muslims in Iran attended Eid al-Fitr prayers on Saturday to mark the end of Ramadan, even as conflict rages across the Middle East, according to state television footage.

March 21, 2026
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Anwar welcomes Pakistan–Afghanistan ceasefire, calls for sustained and lasting peace

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed the temporary ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan in conjunction with the Aidilfitri celebrations, while urging all parties to sustain de-escalation efforts towards achieving lasting peace.‍

March 21, 2026
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Langkawi ferry services to be reduced to three daily trips after Aidilfitri amid diesel price surge of over 100%

ALOR SETAR, March 21 — Ferry services to Langkawi will see a revised schedule after the Aidilfitri holidays בעקבות a more than 100 per cent increase in industrial diesel prices.

March 21, 2026
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Pulau Burung landfill in Penang experiences a second fire within two months, with containment efforts currently in progress.

NIBONG TEBAL, March 21 — The Pulau Burung landfill here caught fire again early this morning, marking the second incident in just two months.

March 20, 2026
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Chinese swimming prodigy achieves personal best in Shenzhen, signaling growing global dominance

BEIJING, March 20 — Chinese swimming prodigy Yu Zidi continued to build on her rising reputation as the 13-year-old defeated multiple Olympic medallist Regan Smith in the women’s 200m butterfly with a personal-best time in Shenzhen.

March 20, 2026
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Tehran says missile production continues despite the war, rejecting Israeli claims

TEHRAN, March 20 — Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said today that the country has continued producing missiles despite the ongoing conflict with Israel and the United States.

March 20, 2026
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Fire at South Korea car parts plant injures dozens, with 14 feared missing

SEOUL, March 20 — A fire at a car parts plant in South Korea on Friday left at least 21 people seriously injured and 14 others missing, authorities said.

March 20, 2026
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PJ police: Driver in viral video of Myvi crashing into others on NKVE sought under POCA

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — Police arrested a suspect wanted under the Prevention of Crime Act (POCA) last Wednesday following a chase along the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE).

March 20, 2026
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Thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast for six states until 7pm today, says MetMalaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds affecting Perak, Kelantan, Pahang, Selangor, Sabah and Sarawak until 7pm today.

March 20, 2026
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Police expect increased traffic in Gua Musang tonight as Hari Raya travellers return home

GUA MUSANG, March 20 — Police expect traffic volume in Gua Musang to remain high until tonight as more people return home to celebrate Aidilfitri, said Gua Musang district police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo.

March 19, 2026
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Arne Slot praises Liverpool’s performance as the Reds book a quarter-final meeting with PSG

LIVERPOOL, March 19 — Arne Slot said Liverpool delivered a strong statement to Paris Saint-Germain with their 4-0 demolition of Galatasaray yesterday, setting up a Champions League quarter-final clash with the defending champions.